Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 17,436, Elijah Gillit, Conn.

SERVICE
NUMBER
Conn.
Gillit, Elijah or Gillet
S. 17,436
Carded.
CONTENTS

17.862
Beneficial
Elijah Gillis of Stanley in the State of Conn who was a Pri in the com by Captain of the  Regt  com Leah Mead in the Conn  Hoop line for 8 1/2 yrs
Inscribed on the Roll of Conn at the rate of 28 Dollars 33 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1834.
Certificate of Pension issued the 11 day of Octob 1833 and sent  to  him by  the  com  of  the  Rev  war
Arrears to the 4th of Apr  1833  $  70.32 Pension allowance ending Mar  4  14  16
+ Gratuity  $  84.48
{ Revolutionary Claim, } { Act June 7, 1832. }
Recorded by C. D. Rice Clerk, book 60 Vol. 3 Page 10
I. R. L.
Same
Payme
Inte set to
Let. to I. R.
" to
" " Hon. G. A. Briggs, Sept. 13, 1833
awards, Nov 25.
30 March 1835
It ordered The sum to be paid to the sum of 1000 more 7 Nov 25 35
2. Letts, Jan 18 '36
Pension again July 15 '37
Letter to John R. Jewett 1. Aug. 1836 do " Pension Agent " " " " " }

State of Connecticut District of Litchfield ss Hartford County ss
On the 2 nd Day of August 1833 - Personally appeared in open court before the court of Probate for the District of Litchfield now sitting, Elijah Elliot a Resident of Town of Litchfield in the County of Litchfield aged Seventy Three Years, who being first duly Sworn, Deth on his oath make the following Declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the act of Congress passed March 3 rd 1832 - That he entered the Service of the United States under the following named Officers, to wit, as hereinafter stated - 1812
That he in the 1 st Service as a private & Volunteer under Capt. Zachariah Chase in Col. Hooker's Regt. in the month of April 1777 - for a term of two months & March d to Peshkill in the State of New York & that he returned at that place the work part of the two months having Garrison & was discharged at Peshkill upon the expiration of the two months term
That he again volunteered & went in the Service as a private in Sept 1777 - under Capt. Joseph Tuckers of Litchfield for a term of Seven Weeks - that he marched to Fishkill upon thence to Peshkill & to Poughkeepsie and back to Peshkill & March d back to Fishkill where he was discharged at the expiration of the Seven Weeks
That he again went into the Service as a private and Volunteer under Capt. Mills in Jan y 1778 - for a term of

of four Weeks - that he March d to Albany & from thence to Farmington in Conn. as a Guard to protect the Artillery when Genl. Burgoyne & War Burhens d at Farmington arrived in July of the same year - having serv d not up than one month in this town -
That he again Volunteered & Went into Service as a private under Capt. Ozias Pittock in Oct r . 1778 for a term of one month & March d to Suffield in Conn. from thence to Sharon on the line of the State of New York, as a Guard to guard the troops of Genl. Burgoyne the State of Conn. & War Burhens d at Sharon in Nov r . 1778 - having serv d not up than one month in this town -
That he again Went into Service as a private and Volunteer under Capt. John A. Pittock in Oct r . 1779 Reg t . in Nov r . 1779. for a term of four months & March d to Horse-neck & War Station, there doing duty in Garrison & keeping Guard & War Burhens d at Horse-neck in March 1780, at the expiration of four months term -
That he Enlisted & Went into the Service formed under Lt. Elijah Owen, in Nov r . 1780 for a term of six months and was station d at New-Gate-Prison in Conn. as a Guard to guard the Tories & other confin d , in Prison under the authority of the State of Connecticut & War Burhens d in May 1781 - at the expiration of six months term
That he again Went into Service as a private & Volunteer under Capt. Elisha base of Soudley in

Col. Mill. Regt. for a term of Six Weeks in Sept 1781 & March to New Haven in Conn. Jan 10th term at New Haven offered keeping Garrison and at the expiration of 10 Six Weeks term he was discharged? at New Haven
The further declares that he was born in Somers, New England where he resided when called into service and where he lived during the Revolutionary War & where he has lived since, except a few years in the State of Ohio — that he was regularly discharged from Service but has no written Discharge to show, & that he has no documentary Evidence of Service & no other living Witnesses by whom he can prove his Service forwarded What is annexed hereto —
The undersigned Every claim whatever to a Pension or annuity except the present & declares that his name is not on the Pension Roll of any agency of any State — Sworn to about the day of Jan before us —
Elijah Gilet Jacob Griffin Judge of Probate

And to the Interrogatories put by the board as presented by the War Department, the said Elijah Gullett given the following answers — viz —
1- That he Was Born in Senesky, now Seneca Aug 20. 1750 — 2- That he knows of no Record of his age — 3- That he Was Living in Senesky, now Seneca, when called into Service, & where he Was during the Revolutionary War & where he has since, Except a few Years he Resided in the State of Ohio — 4- He Volunteered in all the Battles of Service Except the town at New Gate Prison & into that he Entered — 5- He Remembers seeing many Regiments & Field Officers, but don't Remember particularly whom Except those mentioned in his Declaration 6. Don't Remember Receiving Written Discharge — • if he did he has lost them — 7- He Would Mention the names of Joseph Smith Colonel & other, Col: Isaac Sharp, Nathan Hays, David Linn & Chapman & Joel Thorne Esq, as Persons who gave testimony to his character for truth & veracity & their belief of his Revolutionary Services —
Sworn & subscribed the day and year above and before me Joel Griffin
Judge of Probate

State of Connecticut } District of Litchfield ss — Hartford County — }
On this 4. Day of August 1835. Personally appeared in open court before the Court of Probate for the District of Litchfield, now sitting, Bononi Gillet, a Resident of the Town of Litchfield aged Seventy two Years, Who being first duly sworn Deposed & saith that he well knows that Elyah Gillet of this Town was drafted in 1774. & that he the p. Elyah went into the Service in a Company commanded by Capt Jonathan Pitkin in a Regt commanded by Col. Moad on or about the first day of November in the Year aforesaid & that p. Elyah served four months in Horse works & was discharged on or about the first of March 1780 — The deponent further says that during this four months he was stationed in Connecticut at some place at the time & that he was discharged about the same time that p. Elyah was at Putnam, born about the same time — that he saw the p. Elyah in the Service during this time, but was not in the same Company or Regiment — The deponent further says that he & the p. Elyah are Brothers & that he was actually knowing to him the p. Elyah Gillet performing the Service as a colored man — Bononi Gillet
Sworn & subscribed to the Day & Year aforesaid
Before me
Phelps Humphreys Judge

I Joshua P. Scott Clerk of the Court of Probate for the District of Grady do hereby certify that Philip Humphrey by is on the 4 Day of August 1935 Judge of the Court of Probate of said County of Grady appointed Commissioner sworn to the full faith & duty and to his return to all official acts as such — & that the signature hereunto subscribed to him is genuine
In Witness Whereof I have hereunto set my hand & seal at office this 4 Day of August 1935
Joshua P. Scott Clerk
I hereby certify that the within name? Disposition is a Discontinued able Witness — Joshua P. Scott Clerk

21 11 120 28 33 8944 Olyah Gillis Connecticut
Receipt - admit S t in person $28.33
Served at Newgate Prison not admitted not appearing to the military service
5686 1416 7032
Joshua R. Jewett Clk Hartford City Connecticut

WAR DEPARTMENT,
Pension Office,
14. June 1833
Sir:
The evidence in support of your claim, under the act of June 7, 1832, has been examined, and the papers are herewith returned. The following is a statement of your case in a tabular form. On comparing these papers with the following rules, and the subjjoined notes, you will readily perceive that objections exist, which must be removed, before a pension can be allowed. The notes and the regulations will shew what is necessary to be done. Those points to which your attention is more particularly directed, you will find marked in the margin with a brace, (thus: { ). You will, when you return your papers to this Department, send this printed letter with them; and you will, by complying with this request, greatly facilitate the investigation of your claim.
A Statement, shewing the Service of  Elizah Gullik  Harford Co Connecticut
   Period when the service was rendered. Duration of the claimant's service Rank of the claimant. Names and Rank of the Company officers under whom he served. Names and Rank of the General and Field officers. Battles in which the applicant was engaged. Country through which he marched. Place of abode when he entered the service, and age at the present period. Evidence by which the declaration is supported.   Years. Months. Days.     Ent 1777 ~ 2 — priv Capt Case Col Brooks — Peacham 73 Years   " 1777 " 1 20 " Capt Webb — New York Connec 27 Conditional   " 1778 " 1 — " Pittsboro Peacham Connec 28 Evidence   1778 " 1 — Lieut. Owen Fishkill 4 Witnesses   1778 time Not stated Capt Mills Newgate 2 Certificates   1779 " 1 — " Pittsboro Col Meade Prison 1 Credible   1781 " 1 15 — Case & Mills Albany   8 15 Horse Neck   9 — New Haven   8 15 Connecticut  
I am, respectfully,
Your obedient servant,
J. L. EDWARDS, Commissioner of Pensions.

REGULATIONS UNDER THE ACT OF JUNE 7, 1832.
The following regulations have been adopted:
 This law has been construed to extend, as well to the line, as to every branch of the Staff of the Army, and to include under the terms "Continental Line," "State troops," "militia," and "volunteers," all persons enlisted, drafted, or who volunteered and who were bound to military service, but not those who were occasionally employed with the army upon civil contracts, such as Clerks to Commissaries and to Store Keepers, &c. Teamsters, Boatmen, &c. Persons who served on board of Private Armed Vessels are also excluded from the benefits of the law, as well as persons who turned out as patrols, or were engaged in guarding particular places at night, and were not recognized as being in actual military service. 
Four general classes of cases are embraced in this law:
1. The Regular Troops. 2. The State Troops, Militia, and Volunteers.. 3. Persons employed in the Naval service. 4. Indian Spies.
As rolls of the regular troops in the Revolutionary War exist in this Department, all persons claiming the benefit of this law as officers, non-commissioned officers, musicians or privates, will in the first instance, make application by transmitting the following declaration, which will be made before a Court of Record of the County where such applicant resides. And every Court having by law a seal and Clerk is considered a Court of Record.
DECLARATION,
In order to obtain the benefit of the Act of Congress of the 7th of June, 1832.
State, Territory, or District of } ss. County of }
On this _____ day of _____ personally appeared (a) before A.B. a resident (b) of _____ in the county of _____ and State, Territory or District of _____ aged (c) _____ years, who being first duly sworn, according to law, doth on his oath make the following declaration, in order to obtain the benefit of the provision made by the act of Congress, passed June 7th, 1832. That he enlisted in the Army of the United States in the year (d) _____, with _____ and served in the _____ (e) regiment of the _____ line, under the following named officers:
 [Here set forth the names and rank of the Field and Company Officers; the time he left the service; (and if he served under more than one term of enlistment, he must specify the particular period, and rank and names of his officers;) the town or county and State in which he resided when he entered the service; the battles, if any, in which he was engaged, and the country through which he marched. [This form is to be varied so as to apply to the cases of officers and persons who belonged to the militia, volunteers, navy, &c.] 
He hereby relinquishes every claim (f) whatever to a pension or an annuity, except the present, and he declares that his name is not on the Pension Roll of any Agency in any State, or (if any) only on that of the Agency in the State of _____.
Sworn to and subscribed the day and year aforesaid.
A. B.
[And then will follow the certificate of the Court.]
And the said Court do hereby declare their opinion (g) that the above named applicant was a revolutionary soldier, and served as he states.
I do hereby certify (h) that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court in the matter of the application of _____ for a pension.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office (i) this day of _____ &c.
 If, on examination of the proper record the names of applicants, making such declaration, cannot be found, they will produce such proof as the rule given in note (j) points out. 
 Every applicant who claims a pension by virtue of service in the State Troops, Volunteers or Militia, except those who belonged to the New Hampshire Militia and State Troops of Virginia, will make and subscribe a declaration similar to the foregoing, with the following additions, viz: 
(k) We, A. B., a Clergyman, residing in _____ and C. D. residing in (the same) hereby certify, that we are well acquainted with _____, who has subscribed and sworn to the above declaration; that we believe him to be _____ years of age; that he is reputed and believed, in the neighborhood where he resides, to have been a soldier of the Revolution, and that we concur in that opinion.
Sworn and subscribed the day and year aforesaid.
[And then will follow the certificate of the Court.]
And the said Court do hereby declare their opinion, after the investigation of the matter, and after putting the interrogatories prescribed by the War Department, that the above named applicant was a Revolutionary Soldier, and served as he states. And the Court further certifies, that it appears to them that A. B. who has signed the preceding certificate, is a clergyman, resident in the and that C. D., who has also signed the same is a resident in the and is a credible person, and that their statement is entitled to credit.
I, _____ Clerk of the Court of _____ do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court, in the matter of the application of _____ for a pension.
 Every applicant will produce the best proof in his power. This is the original discharge or commission; but if neither of these can be obtained, the party will so state under oath, and will then procure, if possible, the testimony of at least one credible witness, stating in detail his personal knowledge of the services of the applicant, and such circumstances connected therewith, as may have a tendency to throw light upon the transaction. 
 If such surviving witness cannot be found, the applicant will so state in his declaration (1) and he will also, whether he produce such evidence or not, proceed to relate all the material facts, which can be useful in the investigation of his claim, and in the comparison of his narrative with the events of the period of his alleged service, as they are known at the Department. A very full account of the services of each person 

will be indispensable to a favorable action upon his case. The facts stated will afford one of the principal means of corroborating the declaration of the applicant, if true, or of detecting the imposition, if one be attempted; and unless, therefore, these are amply and clearly set forth, no favorable decision can be expected. All applicants will appear before some Court of Record in the County, in which they reside, and there subscribe and be sworn to, one of the declarations above provided, according to the nature of his case.
The Court will propound the following (m) interrogatories to all applicants for a pension, on account of service in the Militia, State troops, or Volunteers, except the Militia of New Hampshire and the State troops of Virginia.
 1. Where and in what year were you born?  2. Have you any record of your age, and if so, where is it?  3. Where were you living when called into service; where have you lived since the Revolutionary war, and where do you now live?  4. How were you called into service; were you drafted, did you volunteer, or were you a substitute? And if a substitute, for whom?  5. State the names of some of the Regular Officers, who were with the troops, where you served; such Continental and Militia Regiments as you can recollect, and the general circumstances of your services.  6. { To an Officer. } Did you ever receive a discharge from the service, and if so, by whom was it given and what has become of it? Did you ever receive a commission, and if so, by whom was it signed, and what has become of it?  7. State the names of persons to whom you are known in your present neighborhood, and who can testify as to your character for veracity, and their belief of your services as a soldier of the Revolution. 
The Court will see that he answers to these questions are embodied in the declaration, and they are requested to annex their opinions of the truth of the statement of the applicant.
The applicant will further produce in Court, if the same can be done, in the opinion of the Court, without too much expense and inconvenience to him, two respectable persons -one of whom should be the nearest clergyman, if one lives in the immediate vicinity of such applicant, who can testify, from their acquaintance with him, that they believe he is of the age he represents, and that he is reputed and believed in the neighborhood to have been a Revolutionary soldier, and that they concur in that opinion. If one of these persons is a Clergyman, the Court will so certify, and they will also certify, to the character and standing of other persons, giving such certificates.
The traditional evidence of service is deemed very important, in the absence of any direct proof, except the declaration of the party. And the Courts are requested to be very particular in the enquiry whether the belief is general, and whether any doubts have ever existed upon the subject.
Applicants unable to appear in Court by reason of bodily infirmity, may make the declaration before required, and submit to the examination, before a Judge or Justice of a Court of Record of the proper county, and the Judge or Justice will execute the duties, which the Court is herein requested to perform, and will also certify that the applicant cannot, from bodily infirmity, attend the Court.
Whenever any official act is required to be done by a Judge or Justice of a Court of Record, or by a Justice of the peace, the certificate of the Secretary of State or Territory, or of the proper Clerk of the Court or County, under his seal of office, will be annexed, stating that such person is a Judge or Justice of a Court of Record, or a Justice of the Peace, and that the signature annexed is his genuine signature.
No payments can be made on account of the services of any person, who may have died before the taking effect of the act of June 7, 1832; and in case of death subsequent thereto, and before the declaration herein required is made, the parties interested will transmit such evidence as they can procure, taken and authenticated before a Court of Record, showing the services of the deceased, the period of his death, the opinion of the neighborhood respecting such services, the title of the claimant, and the opinion of the Court upon the whole matter.
[a] The declarant must appear in open Court, unless prevented from doing so by reason of bodily infirmity; in which case the declarant will follow the rule laid down for his guidance.
[b] The declarant must make his declaration in the county where he resides. If he should fail to do so, he must assign a sufficient reason for not conforming to the rule.
[c] The age of the claimant must invariably be mentioned.
[d] The declarant must mention the period or periods of the war when he served.
[e] Every continental officer or soldier must give the name of the Colonel under whom he served; otherwise a satisfactory examination of the claim cannot be had. Every claimant must state, with precision, the length of his service, and the different grades in which he served, in language so definite as to enable the Department to determine to what amount of pension he is entitled. In a case where the applicant cannot, by reason of the loss of memory, state precisely how long he served, he should amend his declaration by making an affidavit in the following words:-
"Personally appeared before me, the undersigned, a Justice of the Peace, &c. A. B. who, being duly sworn, deposeth and saith, that, by reason of old age, and the consequent loss of memory, he cannot swear positively as to the precise length of his service; but, according to the best of his recollection, he served not less than the periods mentioned below, and in the following grades:-For _____ year _____ months, and _____ days, I served as a _____. For _____ months and _____ days, I served as a _____; and for such service I claim a pension."
It is important, in all cases, to determine with precision the period for which each applicant served, and the particular rank he held, as the law directs the pension to be paid according to the grade of the pensioner and the length of his service. The use of the phrase about three or four months , is too indefinite, and all such qualifying expressions are objectionable. Some persons who apply for pensions merely state that they served two years in the militia, &c. without specifying the tours, the names of the officers, and other particulars respecting their service. This form of a declaration is highly objectionable. It must, in every case, be clearly shown under what officers the applicant served; the duration of each term of engagement; the particular place or places where the service was performed; that the applicant served with an embodied corps called into service by competent authority; that he was either in the field or in garrison; and for the time during which the service was performed, he was not employed in any civil pursuit.
[f] The law makes the relinquishment indispensable.
[g] The opinion of the Court is always required.
[h] The Clerk must give his certificate in every case.
[i] The Clerk must affix his seal, and if it has no device or inscription by which it can be distinguished from any other seal, or if he has no public seal of office, the certificate of a Member of Congress, proving the official character and signature of the certifying officer, should accompany the papers.
Mode of authenticating papers.
In every instance where the certificate of the certifying officer who authenticates the papers is not written on the same sheet of paper which contains the affidavit, or other papers authenticated, the certificate must be attached thereto by a piece of tape or narrow ribbon, the ends of which must pass under the seal of office of the certifying officer, so as to prevent any paper from being improperly attached to the certificate.
Proof of Service.
[j] In a case where the name of the applicant is not found on the records of the Department, he must prove his service by two credible witnesses, who are required to set forth in their affidavits the time of the claimant's entering the service, and the time and manner of his leaving the same, as well as the regiment, company, and line to which he belonged. The magistrate who may administer the oaths must certify to the credibility of the witnesses, and the official character and signature of the magistrate must be certified by the proper officer, under his seal of office.
[k] The notes from [a] to [i] are all equally applicable to the cases of Militia men, Volunteers and State Troops. The proof required by rule in note [j] applies to continental troops only.
[l] This traditional evidence is indispensable in militia cases.
[l] If a witness cannot be found, the declarant must state the fact.
[m] The answers to the interrogatories must all be written, and sent to the War Department, with the declaration.
Dawes

P 17436
am
INVALID.
17436
Elijah Filler
Pri Rev War
June 7 th 82
Vol. 1, Page 422
[Arrangement of 1870.]

The servin of Elijah Gullet at New-Yale not appearing to have been military ser- vin, has not been compulsory in settling his rate of pension.

January 21 February 6
Feb 9
et Elijah Gillet admitted to increase
Hon. J. L. G. Swarth
Commissioner of Pensions
Washington City

Granby, Conn, Feb 5. 1835
Sir - Smiles? is the certificate of the Governor of Public Accounts of this State, procured by Elijah Elliot a Resident of this Town, Who is now on the Pension Roll of the Connecticut Agency, & Who claiming a further Allowance for Six Months Service at the Prison of New-Late in Conn. - By Refusing to his Father, it will be seen that the loss of his Service for Six Months has been established, & the Smiles Certificate Will, as is apprehended, be sufficient to show the nature of that Service & that a Company was recognized as a Military Company by the State Authority.
I will only suggest here, that the commission of Lt. Elijah Owen, as commander of that Guard may be found with the papers of Elijah Owen the Younger, now in the Pension Office, as he informed Mr. Elliot that his Father's Commission was sent to the Department with the other papers of the Elijah Owen the Younger.
an Early Attention to the case of Mr. Elliot as Commissioner will prevent an unprofitable delay.
I am, Sir, Very Respectfully
Your most obedt Servt -
Joshua R. Jewett
Hon J. P. Edwards Commr of Pensions

Granby July 25, 1836
Yours of the 18 th of July has been rec d by which I learn that the claim of Elijah Gillet for his Allow d Service of 6 mo as a Guard at New Gate Prison cannot be allowed - It also appears, that agreeable to the Rules of the Department, & the Ordinance in that Office no more than 2 mo of his Allow d Service under Col. Pittbom can be allowed - I have no doubt of the Honesty of Mr Gillet in making the statement of his Service, but as I suggested in my last communication to the Department his Deduction is jailing him, and I do not think it proper for him, in his present situation, to make the Deduction of his Service any more satisfactory - I would therefore in behalf of Mr Gillet Respectfully Request, that, adding the 2 mo Service under Col. Pittbom, to the other Items of Service in 1777 for which he was formerly allowed his Pension might be restored for that
I am, Sir, Very Respectfully
Your most O be d Serv t
Joshua N. Scoville
Gov. Barnh d by adding Com t of Pension

Elizah Spotts
Franklin Ct July - 25
Pa
July 28
C.
Geo. Wm Crump Esq. —
Acting Commissioner of Pensions Washington City
— — —

State of Connecticut - County of Hartford - District of Granby ss On this 6 day of September 1832 - Personally appeared in open court before David Griffin Esq. Judge of the Court of Probate for the District of Granby, now sitting, Elijah Gilbert a Resident of the town of Granby in Hartford County aged Seventy three years, who being first duly sworn according to Law, doth on his oath make the following Declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the act of "consolidation" Jan. 7. 1832 - That the "truth" the Subj. of the United States under the following names: Elijah D. Lewis, as known to all - and that he (Elijah) the "Deponent" under Cape Zachariah Case in Col. Hooker's 1777 Regt. on or about the first day of April 1777, a term of two months mostly at Peekskill in the State of New York & was discharged the last of May in the same year -
He again went into Service in Sept. 1777, the day he 1777 cannot Resolved, under Capt. Joseph Tabor, & Ser d a term of seven weeks at Fishkill & Peekskill in the State of New- York & was discharged at Fishkill -
He again entered Service under Capt. Oriss Pittsboro 1778 in Oct. 1778. & went a term of one month & then the troops taken from Gen. Burgoyne from Suffolk to Sharon there is, thro' the State of Connecticut, & was discharged at Sharon in Nov. 1778 -
He again went into Service under Lt. Elijah Dyer in 1779 & was stationed as a Guard at the Prison of New-Gate in Conn. & Guard the Tories that were confined in the New Gate Prison under the authority of the State of Connecticut

He was in Prison for a term of five months from about the 9 th of Nov. 1700. to about the 9 th of May 1701 —
He again Went into Prison under Capt. Mills & was a term of four Weeks as a Guard to protect the Artillery taken from Fort Orange in Fort Albany to Saratoga town in 1689. He was from home on this tour in Jan'y 1778 & returned in May following — the particular days he cannot now remember, —
He again Went into Prison under Capt. Jonathan Pitts in Capt. Mead's Reg t on or about the first of Nov. 1779. & was out of Prison a term of four months mostly in Horsemen & was discharged on or about the first of March 1780 —
That he again Went into Prison under Capt. Elisha Bass in Capt. Mills Reg t on or about the 15 th of Sept r 1781 & was out of Prison a term of five Weeks as New Haven in Cont. & at the expiration of that term of five Weeks he was discharged —
The further States that from all the aforesaid terms of Service he was Regularly & Honorably Discharged but has no Written Discharges to show — The States that he was a Resident of Litchfield, now Granby, at the time he Returned from the aforesaid Services & that he has no Documentary Evidence of his several terms of Duty as above stated —

He hereby acknowledges every claim whatever for Pension or annuity except the present & declares that his name is not on the Pension Roll of any agency of any State — Sworn & subscribed to the day & year aforesaid before me Elyah G. Elliot Joel Griffin Judge
We Thaddeus Hays and Joseph Smith — both residing in the town of Granby in Hampshire County do hereby certify that we are well acquainted with Elyah Elliot who has subscribed to the foregoing declaration that we believe him to be seventy five years of age, & that he is respected & beloved in the neighborhood where he resides to have been a soldier of the Revolution & that we believe in that opinion. — Thaddeus Hays Joseph Smith Sworn and subscribed the day and year aforesaid before me Joel Griffin Judge
And the undersigned hereby declares it to be their opinion, after the investigation of the matter & after putting the interrogations proposed by the War Department, that the above named Elyah Elliot was a soldier of the Revolution in the — & the 1 st part further certifies that it appears to him that Thaddeus Hays & Joseph Smith who have been the preceding certificate are both residents See page 1 st

1. of Plain of Grady some credible Person & that the Statement is entitled to credit —
Isaac Griffin Judge of probate
I Joshua R. Sewitt Clerk of the Court of Probate for the District of Grady do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the Original Proceedings of the Court in the matter of the Application of Elijah Little for a Pardon — In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand & seal of Office this 10. day of September 1832 —
Joshua R. Sewitt Clerk
I do hereby certify that Isaac Griffin Esq. is Judge of the Court of Probate for the District of Grady duly appointed & qualified as such — Joshua R. Sewitt Clerk

Greensboro July 12, 1836
Sir - Yours of the 18 th of June was duly rec d . by which I learn that the Records from the office of the Commissioner of Pensions have been transmitted to the Department - Mr. Gilt has consulted the Hon. Elisha Phelps, late Minister of Congress, has been advised by him that the statement herewith transmitted will be satisfactory in order to the Restoration of his Pension, with the further Allowance of the 8 th or New Gate Prison - Mr. Gilt is informed, that these Claimsants for the Prison or New Gate Prison, after having been suspended for a short time, have been restored, - Some of those Claimsants were Elisha Owens of Ohio, Berkshire County Mass - Elisha Owens, & Old Harcourt of Essex County New York - Elisha Gilt Serv d the same time Mr. Gilt shows as may be seen by a Reference to this & Mr. Gilt's Papers now in the office of the Department - Mr. Gilt is an Inform d man, & his Power of Attorney are fast failing him - I would therefore suggest, that if the Proof of the 4 th under Capt. Pittston shows not, by the Rules of the Department be fully satisfactory, that adding the 8 th or New Gate to the other terms for which he was allowed, his Pension might be restored for that, as it is most probable his name, so long, may be removed as a Pensioner in some other Court - I would respectfully request your attention to his case as early as convenient will prevent
I am, Sir, Your most Ob t Serv t
Joshua R. Jewett
Hon. J. L. Edwards

Greenbay, Nov. 4. 1834 -
Sir - As the Agent of Elijah Gillic, I herewith transmit to the Pension Office, the deposition of Elijah Owen of Otis, County of Berkshire Mass, showing that Gillic served a term of six months as a guard in New Haven Prison in this State, which Service was not computed in settling his Rate of Pension, as will appear by a Memo: herewith returned — Elijah Owen informs Mr Gillic, that for his Service, which was performed at the same time, he was allowed — & Mr Gillic now respectfully solicits a Reexamination of his claim, if it can be done consistent with the Rules of the Department, and asks that, that six months Service may be added to his Rate of Pension — If his claim to this Service should be admitted, & it should be necessary to return his Pension certificate to the Pension Office, the Department will so suggest to me, & I will forward it —
I am, Very Respectfully,
Your most ob.
Joshua R. Jewett
Hon J. L. Edwards

State of Connecticut } District of Litchfield ss Hartford County — 9
On this 9. Day of April 1835. Personally appeared in Open Court before the Court of Probate for the District of Litchfield, now sitting, Parker Goddard, a Resident of the Town of Litchfield, aged 73 Years, Who being first duly sworn, deposes & saith, That Elijah Elliot of the Town of Litchfield enlisted under S t . Elijah Drown as a Guard at New Gate Prison for a term of Six Months — That he enlisted on or about the Last of October 1799. That his term of Six Months fully out & was discharged on or about the First of May 1701. The Deponent further says that he enlisted at the same time, into the same Guard. That the whole of term of Six Months with the Elliot & was well knowing to the Service of S t . Elijah Drown — The Deponent further says that Guard was raised by Voluntary Enlistment from among the Citizens of the State Generally, & was not taken by Detachment from Military Companies, That they were not detached from any Military Company by Detachment — & that Guard was raised by & under the Authority of the State of Connecticut, & was recognized as a Military Guard, & that the Commission of S t . Elijah Drown the Commandant of Guard was signed by the Governor of this State — further that the New Gate was used as a Prison, in which to confine Tories, Loyal Traders & other enemies of the Country, belonging to the, Some of the United States further that this Prison was commonly called, "United States Prison" —————
Ref ee Goddard
Sworn & subscribed to the Day & Year aforesaid
Before me Joshua D. Swift Judge

I hereby certify that the within name Rufus Goddard is a disinterested & credible witness —
Joshua N. Scroft Judge —
I Erastus Phelps Clerk of the Court of Probate for the District of Granby do hereby certify that Joshua N. Scroft Esq. was on the 9 th day of April 1835. Judge of the Court of Probate for the District of Granby, sworn, duly appointed, commissioned sworn & that full faith should be done unto him in his official acts as such & that the signature herein purporting to be his, is his genuine signature.
In Witness Whereof I have hereunto set my hand & seal of office this 10 th day of April 1835 — Erastus Phelps Clerk

I Joshua D. Jewett, Clerk of the Court of Probate for the District of Franklin County, do hereby certify that Joel C. Holcomb Esq. is on this 12 th Day of July 1836 Judge of the Court of Probate for the District of Franklin County, duly appointed commissioned & sworn - & that full faith and credit are to be given to his official acts as such - and that the signature hereunto subscribing to him, is genuine —
In Witness Whereof I have hereunto set my hand & seal this 12 th Day of July 1836 —
Joshua D. Jewett, Clerk

Apr. 17.
cc.
for
Hon. J. L. Edwards Chairman of Pensions Washington City —

Granby, Conn. April 10. 1835
Sir - Enclosed is the deposition of Rufus Goddard of this Town, showing that Elijah Elliot served a term of six months at New Gate Prison as a guard, & also that Elijah was discharged as a Military Guard by the authority of this State by the United States.
Mr Elliot respectfully requests the attention of the Department to his case — He wants also the Hon. Government of Pensions in the cases of Elijah Drown & Elijah Armsbury, both of Old Berksshire County, Mass. & of Old Holcomb of Lewis, Essex County, N.J. all three of whom were soldiers with him in the same six months service at New Gate & all of whom have pension certificates for service —
I am, Sir, Very Respectfully,
Your Most Ob't Serv't.
Joshua N. D. Smith
Hon. J. L. Edwards —

Office of State June 13 th 1836
I Royal H. Hinman Secretary of State of the State of Connecticut do certify that it appears by the records of this State that the General Assembly at their session in May 1779 ordered two regiments to be raised for defence of the sea coasts and frontiers and to continue in service until the first day of March then next unless sooner discharged. Matthew Mead was appointed Col & Levi Wells Lt. Col of one of said regiments.
Matthew Mead & Levi Wells were appointed Lt. Colonels of said regiments, & Abraham Tyler & Elias Buell Majors. Amasa Wells & others were appointed Captains in said regiments.
I further certify that it appears by the journal of the Council of Safety under date August 10 th 1779, that Jonathan Trumbull Esq. was appointed a Captain in Lt. Col. Meads regiment in the room of Capt. Wells resigned.
And that it appears by the records in the office of the Comptroller of Public Accounts under date June 8 th 1780 that an order was drawn on the Treasurer per Col. Matthew Mead for his account rendered for wages &c. for $24100, 7, 3.
Office of the Secretary of State June 13 th 1836.
I hereby certify that the above appears to be facts contained upon the records in the Comptroller's Office in this State as examined by me. In testimony whereof I have hereunto annexed the seal of this State and signed the same officially at the State offices.
Royal H. Hinman Secretary

Elijah Owen Deposition For Elijah Lillie —

State of Connecticut? District of Granby Hampden County —
Personally appeared in Open Court, before the Court of Probate for the District of Granby aforesaid, now sitting, Elijah Owen a Resident of the Town of Otis, in the County of Berkshire, & Commonwealth of Massachusetts, aged Seventy one Years, Who being first duly sworn Deposeth & saith, That he was a native of the Town of Windsor, a Town bordering on the Town of Granby aforesaid, When he was entire after the close of the Revolutionary War for about thirty years past has Resided in the Town of Otis — The further Deposes & says that he has always been acquainted with Elijah Gillie a Resident of Granby aforesaid Who is now a Pensioner of the United States on the Roll of the Connecticut Agency; That he will know that said Elijah Gillie served a term of six months as a Guard at New Gate Prison, in this State, as a corporal in 1 st Regiment under my Father L t . Elijah Owen, Who then commanded 1 st Regiment — said Prison was used under the authority of the State as a place in which to confine United States Prisoners, Refugees & other Enemies of our Country, & also some from the State of New York confined therein, under the authority of the then Provincial Government, as I believe — I should say the term of Elijah Gillie commenced in the Fall of the year 1780, & ended in the Spring of 1781 — I was a Soldier with the said Elijah Gillie during the above term & am well knowing to his service as above stated —
Elijah Owen
Sworn & subscribed to the day & year aforesaid before me Joshua D. Jewett, Judge

I hereby certify that the before name? Elyjah Drown is a Duly appointed Probate Judge Joshua R. Drown, Judge
I Richard S. Porter Clerk of the Court of Probate for the District of Henry County do hereby certify that Joshua R. Drown is Judge of the Court of Probate of said County, duly appointed, commissioned & sworn, & that the signature herein purporting to be his, is his genuine signature In Witness Whereof I have hereunto set my hand Seal of Office this 3 rd Day of November 1834
Richard S. Porter Clerk

State of Connecticut } District of Litchfield ss — Hartford County — }
On this 4. Day of August 1835. Personally appeared in open court before the Court of Probate for the District of Litchfield, now sitting, James Dibble in residence of said Litchfield, aged 66 years, who being first duly sworn deposited that he has the Will acquainted with Elijah Elliot & Beman Elliot for more than fifty years past, that the said Elijah & Beman were born in this Town & have always resided here, except a few years that the said Elijah lived in the State of Ohio — & further that the said Elijah and Beman have always been considered men of faith & integrity & that he has more known the character of either of them, in this District, west in Connecticut — & further that they have been, in the neighborhood where they reside, respected & believed to have been sons of the Revolution, & that he concurs in their opinion James Dibble
Sworn & subscribed this 4. Day of August 1835
Before me Shefford Litchfield Judge

I Joshua R. Scott, Clerk of the Court of Probate for the District of Franklin, do hereby certify that Phelps Humphrey Esq. is on this 4 Day of August 1835. Judge of the Court of Probate of said District appointed Commissioner. I do hereby certify that the within copy is a true and correct copy of the original now on file in my office as Clerk. I further certify that the signature hereunto subscribed by him is genuine. Witness my hand & Seal of Office this 4. Day of August 1835.
Joshua R. Scott Clerk
I certify that the within named Joshua is a Dissenting and Credible Witness - Joshua R. Scott Clerk

State of Connecticut } District of Litchfield ss Hartford County - }
On this 4 th day of August 1835. Personally appeared in open court, before the Court of Probate for the District of Litchfield, now sitting, Isaac Porter a clergyman & a Resident of Town of Litchfield aged 69 years, who being first duly sworn deposes & saith that he has been acquainted with Elijah Elliot & Bononi Elliot, Residents of this Town for about forty years, that the said Elijah & Bononi have all this time Resided in this Town with the exception of a few years that the said Elijah lived in the State of Ohio - that the said Elijah & Bononi have always been considered Men of Faith & Integrity, that he has never heard the character of either of them in this Parish, brought in question - & further that they have been considered in the neighborhood where they reside to have been Sathers of the Revolution & that he concurs in their opinions
Isaac Porter Minister of the Gospel
Sworn & Subscribed the 4 th day of August 1835
Joshua A. Smith Clerk
4  1835

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Elijah Gittell Col.
June 17 1836 Pension Office
DC.
Rev. Ely Sunday of War Washington D.C.
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Hartford June 13 th 1835
See By request of Elijah Gillet of Granby Con., I have procured the accompanying evidence to prove the duration of the service of Col. Matthew Meads regiment, that Jonathan Pettibone was a Captain therein.
Capt. Gillet is a very honest man; but poor and old; & I presume that he has not designedly stated in his application any thing which he does not believe to be true. His brother Benoni Gillet is also a very honest man. I have been well acquainted with them more than twenty years.
I am very respectfully
E. Phelps
N. B. Mr Gillet has been allowed a pension which has been discontinued, & additional proof required.
E. P.

I Benoni Gillet of Granby in Hartford County of Sayfull Age, being duly sworn, Depose & say, that I am well acquainted with Elyah Gillet of Granby Found — I further Depose say that Elyah Gillet had a term of about four Weeks under Capt Orin Pitkin & then the task taken from him Benjamin from Suffield to Sharon in Conn. — I was a soldier with him in Camp & was well knowing to him as often as — Went from home in Oct. 1778. I returned in Nov. of the same year — I further say that Elyah Gillet went into the Service about the first of Nov. 1779. under Capt Jon. Pitkin in Col. Moad. Regt. I was over a term of four months. The Elyah Gillet was during the term of nine months some time in the forepart of the year 1779. I went to see him in this term until the first of Nov. & then he came to the Army or Camp & took his place in the Regt & I came home the stay, I came home about the first of March 1780 — I further the Depose with not — Letter on Granby Sept 6. 1832 — Benoni Gillet
Sworn and subscribed to
the day and year aforesaid upon me and I certify that
Benoni Gillet is a Creditable Witness
Isaac Griffin Judge of Probate

I Joshua D. Jewett Clerk of the Court of Probate for the District of Canterbury. Do hereby certify that I am Sufficiently sworn on the 8th day of June 1832 that the said John By the Judge of the Court of Probate for the District of Canterbury on the 12th day of June 1832, duly appointed, Commissioner Sworn, shall further testify on the oath Who Official acts as such - & that the signature hereunto subscribing to the same, is his genuine signature - In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand & Seal of Office this 2nd day of August 1833 Joshua D. Jewett Clerk

I Elijah Owen of Ohio in the County of Pickaway in the State of Massachusetts, of Lawfull age, being duly Sworn, Depose Say That I am Well acquainted With Elijah Gillie of - County in Hartford County & State of Connecticut - I further Depose Say That Elijah Gillie Resided as a Soldier for Six Months as one of - the Guard at New Gate Prison in Conn. - said Prison Was used under the Authority of - the State of Connecticut as a Prison in which Morfins had kept Tories & Christ hardens - my Father Elijah Owen, now dead Was Commandant of - Prison had a Commission for that purpose - given by Jonathan Trumbull then Governor of the State of Conn - I Was a Soldier at the same time Was there With the said Gillie & Well knowing his Service as above stated - the Prison Was inform? according to the act of my Resettlement from the 9 th of Nov. 1700 With the 9 th of May 1701 - Dated at Brattle Street 7. 1032 - Elijah Owen
Sworn to and subscribed the day and Year above expressed before me
Isaac Griffin Judge of probate
I certify that Elijah Owen is a credible witness and disinterested Isaac Griffin Judge

I Joshua R. Jewett Clerk of the Court of Probate for the District of County Do hereby certify that Joel Huffer Esq. Was on the 7. Day of Feb - 1832. Long before Hon. Simon has been Judge of the Court of Probate for the District of County duly appointed Commissioner? He was duly sworn and to the best of his knowledge and belief acted as such - and that the signature hereunto annexed to his is his genuine signature - In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand Seal of Office the 2 nd Day of August 1833 -  Joshua R. Jewett Clerk
Elizabeth Drown for L. Estlin
B. Drown

I Ezechiel Hays of Bucksport in the County of Lawrence age, being duly sworn, before me, that I am well acquainted with Elijah Lillie of Granby in Hampden County - I further say that the said Elijah Lillie went into the service of the United States in the War of the Revolution about the 15 th of Sept 1701 under Capt Elisha Doolittle in Col o Mils Reg t . I was one a team of six Wethers or New Haven in Conn - I was a soldier with the said Lillie in the said War and I well know that he lived as above stated - Died in Granby Sept 6. 1832 -
Ezechiel Hays
Sworn to and subscribed the day and Year aforesaid and I Certify that Ezechiel Hays is a Credible Witness
Isaac Griffin Judge of probate
Isaac Griffin Judge

I Joshua A. Jewett Clerk of the Court of Probate for the District of Middlesex do hereby certify that Joel Griffin By Will in the 6th year of Elizabeth 1832. Long before I have been Judge of the Court of Probate for the District of Middlesex, but, Appointee, Commissioner sworn. Hereby certify that the name of his Official Seal as such, & that the signature hereunto annexed to his, is his genuine signature — In Witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand & Seal of Office this 2 nd day of August 1833 — Joshua A. Jewett Clerk
[Handwritten signature of Joshua A. Jewett]
By Hon. J. D. [unclear] for Eliz. Hill
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Elizabeth Hill Declaration

We Amasa Holcomb a Clergyman residing in the Town of Southwick County of Hampden and Common- wealth of Massachusetts and Philetus Cooley of Granby in the County of Hampshire and State of Can be absent hereby Certify that on an oath acquainted with Elijah Gallet of Granby in the County of Hampshire and State of Connecticut who has subscribed and sworn to the above declaration that we believe him to be 73 years of age that he is respected and beloved in the neighborhood when he resides to have been a victim of the revolution and that we concur in that
Opinion
Amasa Holcomb Philetus Cooley
Sworn and subscribed the day and year aforesaid
Isaac Griffin
Judge of Probate
and the said Court do hereby declare their opinion after the investigation of the allegations and after putting the interrogatories presented by the War Department that the Abolitionist applicant was a revolutionary Soldier and served as the States.
and the Court further certifies that it appears to them that Amasa Holcomb who has signed the preceding Certificate is a Clergyman residing in the Town of Southwick County of Hampden and Commonwealth of Massachusetts formerly a part of the Town of Granby aforesaid and that Philetus Cooley who has also signed the same is a minister of the Gospel of Granby County of Hampshire and State of Connecticut and is a credible person and that their statement is entitled to credit
Isaac Griffin Judge of Probate

I Joshua R. Scott Clerk of the Court of Probate for the District of Canterbury do hereby certify that the foregoing contain the Original Proceedings of the Court in the matter of the Application of Elizabeth Elliot for a Pension — In testimony Whereof I have hereunto set my hand & Seal of Office this 2 nd day of August 1833 —
Joshua R. Scott Clerk
I Joshua R. Scott Clerk of the Court of Probate for the District of Canterbury do hereby certify that Jacob Griffin is Judge of the Court of Probate for the District of Canterbury — and is also a Justice of the Peace within the County of Hampshire in the State of Conn. duly appointed, commissioned & sworn, & that full faith & credit are due from him to his Official acts as such Judge & Justice — and also that the Signature hereunto subscribed to him, is his genuine Signature — In Witness Whereof I have hereunto set my hand & Seal of Office this 2 nd day of August 1833 —
Joshua R. Scott Clerk

I David Haskins of Winnsboro in Hampton county of lawful age before I say that I am Well acquainted with Elijah Gillis of Granby in Hampton county & know that he served a term in the Service of the United States in the War of the Revolution in the Year 1777 under Colonel Zachariah Brien in Col. Haskins Regt. of about two months — I was a soldier with him & am knowing to his service aforesaid — We were from home in April & was in charge of the last of May in the same Year — His term of duty was mostly performed at Peapackhill in the State of New York — Dated for Granby this 23. day of July 1832 — David Haskins
Sworn and subscribed to the day and Year aforesaid before me Jacob Griffin Justice of peace I Certify that David Haskins is a credible witness and disinterested Jacob Griffin Justice of peace

I Joshua D. Jewett Clerk of the Court of Probate for the District of Newbury. Do hereby certify that Isaac Griffin Esq. was on the 23 rd Day of July 1832, long before I then since has been Judge of the Court of Probate for the District of Newbury aforesaid, duly appointed, qualified and sworn, full faith I
Given under my hand to his official acts as such & that the signature hereunto subscribed to be his, is his genuine signature
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand Seal of Office the 2 nd Day of August 1833 — Joshua D. Jewett Clerk
Dr. H. H. H. Jr. R. Elliott
YH

I Isaac Dewey of Granby in Hampshire County of Southfield age, being duly sworn before me say that I am well acquainted with Elisha Gilbert of Granby aforesaid I further say that P. Elisha Gilbert was a team of one month in Jan y 1778 & returning from there to Farmington in Conn t under Capt. Mills of New Hampshire in this State — In this town he was ordered the Artillery taken from Bennington from Albany to Farmington — I was a Soldier with him in this town & well knowing his services as above stated — We went from home in the month of Jan y as above stated & returned in May following according to the best of my recollection and according to my belief — dated at Granby Apr 5. 1832 ————— Isaac his X Dewey
Witness J. P. Smith Elisha Gilbert
Mark
Sworn and subscribed the day and year aforesaid before me and I certify that Isaac Dewey is a credible Witness
Isaac Griffin Justice of peace

I Joshua R. Jewett Clerk of the Court of Probate for the District of Newbury, do hereby certify that Isaac Griffin by was on the 5. Day of Sept 1832, Long before I then here has been Judge of the Court of Probate for the District of Newbury, duly appointed Commissioner, I swear He did for the Audit and the return to his official acts as such & that the signature hereunto pertaining to her his is his genuine signature — In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand & seal of office this 2 nd day of August 1833 — Joshua R. Jewett Clerk
Simon Denny for Stephen Estlin

State of Connecticut
Hartford County ss District of Granby
On this 12 th Day of July 1830 - Personally appear d in open court before the board of Probate for the District of Granby now sitting, Elyah Gillet, a Resident of Granby aged 76 Years Who first being duly sworn according to law Depos th that at some time in the latter part of May or the first part of June 1779, He enlisted or was drafted & which he cannot with certainty say, for a term of Nine Months That his Brother Benoni Gillet took his place as his substitute & went into the Army of the Revolution in Capt Jonathan Pittock's Company in Col d Mead Regiment - That s d Benoni Gillet Remained with the Army about five Months, & that about the first of November 1779 - th the th the Superior went on to New-York when the Army then lay & join d the Army under Capt Pittock & serv d for the remainder of the term & was discharge d about the first of March 1780 - He will Remembers being out in this term four Months at being the first Winter of 1779 - but the particular day he join d the Army, or left, he cannot now Resolved
He further Declares on his oath of office, that he actually serv d the other terms of Service as detailed set forth in his Declaration now in the office of the Secretary, one two Terms of not less than two Months each in 1777 and one of six months at New York Prison from October 1780 to April 1781 - Further, that he has not in case Conferred more Reading to serve for actual Service - He therefore asks a Restoration of his Pension
Sworn & subscribed to this Day & Year aforesaid
Elyah Gillet
Before me - Joel C. Holcomb Judge